BUSO Brewery Announces Collaboration Beer “HOLDING THE HOP”
BUSO Brewery in Machida, Tokyo, has announced a collaboration project titled “🇦🇺HOLDING THE HOP🏉” on Instagram. The post reveals the beer’s title and collaboration format, while details such as the release date, beer style, and brewing partners have not yet been disclosed.
Hop BroBuso Brewery in Machida has announced a fascinating collaboration beer called “HOLDING THE HOP.”
MugiWhoa! Does that mean they are literally hugging hops? And what is with the rugby-ball emoji?
Hop BroThe post includes an Australian flag and a rugby ball, so it suggests an Australian and rugby theme.
MugiBut what kind of beer is it? IPA? Lager? Please do not tell me it is rugby-ball flavored—the style is unannounced?!
Hop BroThat is the exciting mystery. A beer style is like a blueprint: it gives us a broad flavor direction.
MugiOoh, if the blueprint is still hidden, we can speculate! I predict a hop-forward pale ale.
Hop BroNot a bad guess. Hops do more than add bitterness—they can bring citrus and tropical aromas, depending on variety and timing.
MugiWhat?! Hops have a best time to enter the game? Like rugby substitutes!
Hop BroExactly. Earlier additions tend to build bitterness, while later or fermentation-stage additions favor aroma. I could launch into a dry-hopping lecture now, but I will resist.
MugiPlease resist! You would still be talking after the foam disappears. Buso Brewery values local Machida connections, right?
Hop BroIt does. With its Machida Station shop as a hub, the brewery works with local restaurants and aims to enrich the area’s food culture.
MugiThe collaborator, release date, and venues are all still to come. When details arrive, it is going on our must-try beer list!
Hop BroAbsolutely. I cannot wait to learn the story behind it. Until then, let’s do a toast rehearsal tonight with something hoppy!
MugiDeal! Here’s to the day we can try it—raise a hop-filled glass!
BUSO Brewery, based in Machida, Tokyo, shared an Instagram post titled “🇦🇺HOLDING THE HOP🏉” on September 10, 2026. Listed as a collaboration, the project appears to center on a beer carrying the hop-inspired name “HOLDING THE HOP.”
The title combines an Australian flag emoji with a rugby-ball emoji, suggesting a theme connected with Australia, rugby, or both. However, the post does not specify the collaboration partner, beer style, hop varieties, alcohol content, release date, or where the beer will be available.
BUSO Brewery places a strong emphasis on connections within the Machida area. According to its official website, the brewery aims to support local restaurants by supplying them with beer, while contributing to the region’s food culture and civic pride. The brewery also operates a flagship shop near Machida Station and is involved in both food-service operations and beer production and sales.
The meaning behind the title “HOLDING THE HOP,” and how that concept will translate into the beer’s flavor profile, remain to be revealed. Beer fans will want to watch for further announcements covering the brewing partner, launch schedule, and availability.
Information may be inaccurate. Please refer to the brewery’s official channels for the latest details.
Hop BroBuso Brewery in Machida has announced a fascinating collaboration beer called “HOLDING THE HOP.”
MugiWhoa! Does that mean they are literally hugging hops? And what is with the rugby-ball emoji?
Hop BroThe post includes an Australian flag and a rugby ball, so it suggests an Australian and rugby theme.
MugiBut what kind of beer is it? IPA? Lager? Please do not tell me it is rugby-ball flavored—the style is unannounced?!
Hop BroThat is the exciting mystery. A beer style is like a blueprint: it gives us a broad flavor direction.
MugiOoh, if the blueprint is still hidden, we can speculate! I predict a hop-forward pale ale.
Hop BroNot a bad guess. Hops do more than add bitterness—they can bring citrus and tropical aromas, depending on variety and timing.
MugiWhat?! Hops have a best time to enter the game? Like rugby substitutes!
Hop BroExactly. Earlier additions tend to build bitterness, while later or fermentation-stage additions favor aroma. I could launch into a dry-hopping lecture now, but I will resist.
MugiPlease resist! You would still be talking after the foam disappears. Buso Brewery values local Machida connections, right?
Hop BroIt does. With its Machida Station shop as a hub, the brewery works with local restaurants and aims to enrich the area’s food culture.
MugiThe collaborator, release date, and venues are all still to come. When details arrive, it is going on our must-try beer list!
Hop BroAbsolutely. I cannot wait to learn the story behind it. Until then, let’s do a toast rehearsal tonight with something hoppy!
MugiDeal! Here’s to the day we can try it—raise a hop-filled glass!
